PETALING JAYA: Bersatu is facing a significant leadership crisis following the resignation of associate wing chief Dr Chong Fat Full, who cited disappointment with party president Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin. Dr Chong resigned on Friday (Feb 13) following the sacking of deputy president Datuk Seri Hamzah Zainuddin and 16 others. ALSO READ: Bersatu axes Hamzah, supportersFormer Senate president Tan Sri Rais Yatim, who heads a committee in the party, also stepped down. Speaking to The Star, Dr Chong said one third of the associate wing members would follow his lead in resigning from the party. I built up the associate wing and one third of the members now have said they intend to leave.

Source: The Star February 14, 2026 22:46 UTC